Tag Archives: Developmental Objectives
Intention Deficit Disorder
While ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is a term frequently referred to in educational and developmental settings (an intriguing article on which can be found here), I’d like to introduce another term, one directed at us as adults. IDD, or … Continue reading
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Know Where You're Going – Using a Developmental Checklist as a Guide
As you begin to plan out your preschool curriculum for the year, it helps to know where your children are developmentally so that you know where you want to “go”. One way I like to do that is with a … Continue reading
Know Where You’re Going – Using a Developmental Checklist as a Guide
As you begin to plan out your preschool curriculum for the year, it helps to know where your children are developmentally so that you know where you want to “go”. One way I like to do that is with a … Continue reading
Preschool Math
Photo provided by pk2000. Many people believe that preschool math begins and ends with counting. In reality, there are so many facets of mathematics addressed in the preschool years that truly lay the groundwork for the algebra and calculus to … Continue reading
Pro-social Skills
Photo provided by hroylo. While preschools are becoming more and more academic, many are losing sight of one of the premier goals of preschool: developing social skills. A play based preschool plunges young children into social situations with other egocentric preschoolers and provides them … Continue reading
Language & Literacy
Photo provided by Bies “A bandaid feel me better.” We relish the quirky sayings our children devise as they wade through the task of decoding the furtive rules we use as we communicate. Our children’s faulty contrivances are not only endearing, but give … Continue reading
Language & Literacy
Photo provided by Bies “A bandaid feel me better.” We relish the quirky sayings our children devise as they wade through the task of decoding the furtive rules we use as we communicate. Our children’s faulty contrivances are not only endearing, but give … Continue reading
Sensory / Science
Photo provided by D-Squared. Science is often thought of in academic terms, with images of lab coats, safety goggles, and beakers coming to mind. In the world of a preschooler, science is life itself! The Scientific Method is simply the art … Continue reading
